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The Sound Atlas
A Guide to Strange Sounds across Landscapes and Imagination
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Nature writers Michaela Vieser and Isaac Yuen set out in search of sounds beautiful and loathsome, melodious and disturbing, healing, strange and intimate. The phenomena of sound may be fleeting and evanescent, but the memory of it can open a window into the soul, deepening our...
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Explores the profound, cultural significance of sounds, blending history, science and personal reflection.
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Description
Nature writers Michaela Vieser and Isaac Yuen set out in search of sounds beautiful and loathsome, melodious and disturbing, healing, strange and intimate. The phenomena of sound may be fleeting and evanescent, but the memory of it can open a window into the soul, deepening our connections with time, the environment, and each other.
From the edge of the solar system to the crackle of arctic sea ice, from the ancient oracle site of Dodona to the singing pillars of Hampi, each of these 36 essays in The Sound Atlas explores stories of sound through the lens of history, science, and culture. The authors stylishly blend fantastical facts and unique anecdotes to create a compelling narrative.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836391104
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Reaktion Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 700g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Michaela Vieser is a writer based in Berlin. Her books include the German bestseller Tee mit Buddha (2009).
Isaac Yuen is a Hong Kong-Canadian writer. His books include Utter, Earth: Advice on Living in a More-than-Human World (2024).
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